TOP TIPS to find Ideas for your next business

Personality 1st Then Tech

There’s nothing worse than sitting at a dead-end job, or worse, a job that you hate. If you are doing something that you are not passionate about, it’s possible you won’t do your best at it. Here are some tips to help you find new business ideas.

1. Overcome the Fear of Change

Doing something different than what you are used to is a scary proposition. People are hesitant to change.

2. Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

This phrase has gotten a bit overused but is still very relevant when trying to find something new to do. When you get too comfortable with your situation, this could be the very factor that starts to hold you back. You become less willing to take the necessary chances that can help you grow.

3. Learn Constantly

Learn new skills all the time. Try to learn skills that you would not normally shoot for. At your workplace, you can reach out to other departments and ask if someone would be willing to show you how they do their job. At a community event, take on leadership roles on committees, etc. Read about new skills on your commute to work or your lunch hour.

4. Ask Friends and Family What They Think You’re Good At

Your family and friends may see things about you that you have not seen in yourself. Ask them what they think you are good at and be prepared for some interesting suggestions.

5. Consider Your Dreams

Everyone has a dream. In many cases, people put those dreams on hold for one reason or another. Revisit those dreams that you put on the backburner. Explore what it would take to make those dreams a reality.

6. Work for a Non-Profit Organization

If there are opportunities to work with a non-profit organization that fits within what you are passionate about, you could volunteer with them, or you can even work for money.

7. Don’t Forget About Your Hobbies

Before the internet, it was much harder to make money from your hobbies. That is not the case today. It is much easier to profit from your hobbies, skills, and experiences. Therefore, if you are looking for a career change, you can consider your hobbies if that’s where your passions lie. It can be something as simple as setting up a blog and selling products that are related to your hobby.

ACTIONABLE STEPS

1. Write three new skills that you would like to learn and determine the steps needed to make them happen. Set up some goals and action steps required to accomplish them.

2. Ask two friends what they think you are good at. Do this with two family members as well. Write these all down and reflect on whether they are something you would want to pursue. Spend several days on this evaluation process.

3. Write down one hobby that you have placed on the backburner. As in item #1, write down what it would take to accomplish it.

Optional: do this with a hobby that you would never have considered in the past.

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